I am confused by the many different ways to cycle, plus it looks like there has been some evolution that has taken place as well. I watched BSR videos where they would preach 4 months in the dark, then I just found a newer video where they suggest only 30 days, then turn the lights on and start to slowly ramp them up. Then, I read Dr. Tim's website to only find out that he over complicates it and there is some marketing in there too. Can some help me with my questions:
I am doing a IM 20G AOI.
1) What should be in my filter baskets when I do the cycle? I have Chemipure Blue and Purigen. No socks, just floss. I will have 2 pounds of Biohome in the back for extra help. I will be using Caribsea's live sand (special grade) and Life Rock, 18 pounds (dry but not exactly dead?).
2) I want to do a fishless cycle. I have Dr. Tim's One and Only and their Ammonia Chloride drops.
3) Question: Is there a day by day or a week by week play book I can follow. One that tells me when I can add fish and then slowly add to build up on the beneficial bacteria.
Sorry for the likely redundant question. I have looked and am not seeing something that I can follow along with. Thanks in advance for any potential help!
I am doing a IM 20G AOI.
1) What should be in my filter baskets when I do the cycle? I have Chemipure Blue and Purigen. No socks, just floss. I will have 2 pounds of Biohome in the back for extra help. I will be using Caribsea's live sand (special grade) and Life Rock, 18 pounds (dry but not exactly dead?).
2) I want to do a fishless cycle. I have Dr. Tim's One and Only and their Ammonia Chloride drops.
3) Question: Is there a day by day or a week by week play book I can follow. One that tells me when I can add fish and then slowly add to build up on the beneficial bacteria.
Sorry for the likely redundant question. I have looked and am not seeing something that I can follow along with. Thanks in advance for any potential help!